Two souls drifting In an unearthly abode Of nothingness Untouched by light or darkness Neither sound nor silence Devotion lovingly crafted by the Divine Soon enough she feels a gentle pull Of the tether around her ankle A reluctant reminder of reality They bid a heavy farewell Eyes averted Fingertips barely touching She glides downwards … Continue reading A Love Beyond ….
A Thousand Prostrations and Others …
A thousand prostrations before you or a single word of kindness to him who is in need... which will elevate me higher? I forgave, over and over, so many times ... until I forgot what I was forgiving her stick taps the ground~ while walking around~ the blackest of dark~ years left their mark~ yet … Continue reading A Thousand Prostrations and Others …
The Bird and the Lady
Through the open door In flew a little bird Deftly scooped up the seeds Returning It felt a slight breeze As the door closed Confused Fluttering It spotted The pale blueness of the sky The welcoming softness of the clouds The soothing green of the trees But, all was out of reach As a clear … Continue reading The Bird and the Lady
“X”
A challenge I took part in...Poetry with the letter 'X'. At the time there were other letters available, but I decided on 'X'. I had no idea what I would write about, but once the concept formed, the words all flowed freely. A huge thank you to Sakshi for doing a great job on her … Continue reading “X”
If I Die and Others …
If I die on your side of the border~ return my body for cremation~ bury my soul next to your ancestors~ I am a child of two lands they say love is blind but in my eyes lovers are blessed they see a different world where the sun also rises in the west ~what foment … Continue reading If I Die and Others …
The Lesser Gods
Those who rebelled against the Light Scattered themselves around the earth Man began to worship these dissidents Brother fighting brother In the names of the lesser gods The Light in man's heart fades Anger laces his words Once sweetened with humanity The gods sit back and watch They are home Playing man like a puppet … Continue reading The Lesser Gods
You and I
You and I Born on the same earth In different times Yet we met For a while ... You and I Living lonely lives In distant lands Yet we were friends For a while ... You and I Secrets within stories Spoke diverse tongues Yet we understood For a while ... You and I Connected … Continue reading You and I
Evidence of the Unknown and Others …
Evidence of the unknown Is greater than that of the known If only you would stop your search In the temple mosque or church When my mirror becomes languid and reflects nothing, I polish the mirror of my mind and make up my own image the little boy and girl~admire the candy-coated round house~ as … Continue reading Evidence of the Unknown and Others …
Vermillion on her Forehead and Others …
Her betrayal no longer hidden He watched her lying still The blood blended perfectly With the vermillion on her forehead So you recognized me at last? Call me whatever your heart desires 99 and more names are mine But I am only one I locked you in My prison without bars You escaped Why am … Continue reading Vermillion on her Forehead and Others …
Fear not, my child
Unsteady weak knobbly knees Blurry world through long eyelashes Drooling mouth taste of milk Nose twitching what a trick Gentle push it resists Stand up baby, mama persists Falling the only way to learn Long strides none can outrun Fear not the mighty lion For it will keep on trying Smell enemies in time Live … Continue reading Fear not, my child
SONYA KASSAM 